I've built up 2 Dialled Bikes' bikes this year and think they are both wonderful. The Alpine sneaks it over the Mk1 PA as I've been places with it that I have never been confident taking a HT before. Strange thing is, I've just sacrificed its bits to build up a 5 Spot, but I've no intention of selling it.

Gore Phantom; especially as I managed to get it for only Â¬Â£50.
Shimano SLX shifters and rear mech; after several years with SRAM I'm now back to Shimano and grateful for the far more robust rear mech and minimal profile.

My xmas pressie last year was a headset press what a joy to use and it has been used quite a lot. Once word gets round you have a headset press its surprising the number of people who want you to fit a new headset I have done 6 in the last year.